Reply To Dhanda’s Letter Published In Mumbai Samachar (June 04, 2017) Editor’s Note: Since the above mentioned letter, as alleged by the undersigned Godrej Baug Residents Welfare Association leaders, makes unsubstantiated statements which need to be responded to, with the aim of providing the truth to our community members, Parsi Times is printing…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you lesser known, amusing facts about our beloved Bombay. Explore this city’s history with these informational nuggets! [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Banganga Tank: Built way back in 1127 AD, Banganga Tank is an ancient water tank that forms part of the Walkeshwar Temple Complex in Malabar Hill, South Mumbai. One of the holiest Hindu sites in…
Kerala Lobster Curry (Konch Kari) Ingredients: 3 tbsp. Vegetable Oil; ½ tsp. Black Mustard Seeds; 12 Curry Leaves; 1 Onion, thinly sliced; 1 tsp. fresh Ginger, finely chopped; 1 tsp. Garlic, finely chopped; 2 small Green Chillies, slit open; 1 Dried Red Chilli; 1/2 tsp. Ground Paprika; 1/2 tsp. Ground Turmeric; 1 tsp. Ground Coriander;…
The world’s largest and fastest growing service club, Lions Clubs International, organized another leg of its centenary celebrations, with a ‘Community Legacy Project’ of refurbishing Colaba Police Chowky at Gateway of India, on 7th June, 2017. Inaugurated by International President 2017-18, Lion Dr. Naresh Aggarwal, the project was coordinated by District Governor Elect Lion Pradip…
The 31st Valedictory function of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) took place on 4th June, 2017 at the JB Vachha High School, where over a hundred and seventy just-out-of-school teenagers spent a month participating in entertaining and informative activities. Commencing on a pious note, Er. Firdosh Pavri invoked the blessings of the Almighty, followed…
The Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL) organised its annual Dae Mah Jasan on 3rd June, 2017. Two jasans were performed, one at the Gymnasium, followed by the other at the Pavilion. Post the ceremony, residents and guests enjoyed games of Housie, followed by dinner. The CBUSWL committee thanked the residents, for participating…
The power of prayers transcends all other cosmic energies. It is a hotline to God since praying is a direct approach to the creative force, which melts seamlessly into the universal power of love. Prayer goes to the primordial source of all energy. Asking for material goodies like money, name, fame and success is not…
‘Car Maintenance Reminder’ is an all-in-one car application that helps you : 1. Keep track of mileage, fuel efficiency and cost; 2. Log services, and get maintenance reminder when a due date approaches. For getting Fuel Efficiency, you need to enter ‘petrol filled’ and ‘mileage’ every time you fill petrol. And you will also get…
The Bombay Parsi Punchayet’s Athletic Coaching Camp at Rustom Baug concluded on 28th May, 2017 (started on 2nd May). It comprised over 80 participants split up into groups including ‘Tiny Beginners’, ‘Sprinters’, ‘Hurdlers’, ‘Jumpers’ and ‘Throwers’. Ten coaches and helpers explained and demonstrated the fundamentals and supervised the actions of the trainees. Well-wishers and past…
The Parsi Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, an offshoot of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, celebrated its ‘113th Annual Day and Prize Distribution Ceremony’ on 4th June, 2017, at the NM Wadia Hall in Mumbai. Dae Mahino Jasans, one each for the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, were conducted simultaneously by Er. Hormuzd Raoji and Er. Cyrus…
12-year-old Navroze Kudiyanewala, son of Mahafrin and Er. Farhad Kudiyanewala, was ordained Navar on 20th May 2017, at Bai Motlibai Wadia Agiary, Jogeshwari. The ceremony was performed by Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Khushroo Kanga. The family thanks all the Mobeds and the staff of Agiary for their support.